Valerie Karles
John, so sorry I didn't know that you had passed. As a member of the now disbanded Irish American Society of Lake County, I got to know you. You suffered so silently with Parkinson's Disease. We were blessed to have Karen, your wife, bring you to our gatherings. You were a wealth of knowledge! You loved to allow that Irish imp come out and have me going with a jovial twinkle in your eye.
Rest peacefully my friend! No inhibitions can prevent you from dancing or singing in Heaven! Tell my dad, Bob O'Brien, hello! Sing and dance, and raise an Irish brew to our Irish Club members who have already passed.
Much Love,
Valerie Karles